Explore and experience the cultural roots and contemporary influences of Japan through live performances, visual arts, hands-on activities, foods and games including Taiko drumming and artisan demonstrations.

The Festival was founded 40 years ago in appreciation of 1,000 cherry trees gifted to Seattle by Prime Minister Takeo Miki on behalf of the Japanese government in commemoration of the nation’s bicentennial. It is the first ethnic festival to be held at Seattle Center annually and the oldest in the Seattle Center Festál series.

Presented by the Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival Committee.

Seattle
Center Festál is produced with the generous support of KUOW 94.9 Public Radio,
Coca-Cola, Alaska Airlines, T-Mobile, Northwest Folklife Festival, The Boeing Company, 4Culture
and ArtsWA. Additional support is provided by the City of Seattle and Seattle
Center Foundation.